Hooded Oriole on Yucca

A Hooded Oriole perches on a dry yucca stalk, its vivid orange-yellow plumage and black facial mask set against a bare white background, with a withered yucca blossom hanging just below its feet. Pairing the bright bird with the pale, papery dried flower gives the piece a nice contrast in color and texture, warm feathers against faded plant material.